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A Visit to Cistus Nursery

I rarely go to nurseries anymore since I work part-time at one and another reason being that I don't have much room for additional plants. When a garden fanatic runs out of room, the brain goes into overdrive, dreaming up ingenious ways to incorporate more plants. And another thing happens - a burning desire to obtain rare and unique plants. I've been moving plants around, a tricky process that has a domino effect. A plant is unhappy - it is getting too much shade or perhaps too much sun. There is a plant that did not get as large as you thought it would or it is just a slow grower and now it is hopelessly hidden behind a taller plant. Sometimes a plant is just a dud for reasons unknown (Rhododendron 'Golden Gate' anyone?). I find the plant in question a better home, but it means that another plant will have to be moved. And the merry-go-round continues to turn... However, for those plants that are to be discarded, a space opens up for a new one! I decided to move a Mou...

Home again

We are home from a week's vacation at Inlet Beach, Florida. This is just one of the spectacular sunsets we enjoyed. More photos to come!



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Piękny i zapewne niezapomniany widok...pozdrawiam.

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  2. That is gorgeous. I hope you enjoyed your stay in our state! Welcome Home.

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  3. Welcome home. I hope you had a relaxing time.

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  4. So beautiful! Look forward to seeing more!

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  5. Phillip, it's a fantastic shot! Ready to be framed!

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  6. Wow, Phillip. That is simply stunning.

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